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Monday, 11 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Champions League: Barcelona handball claim against Atletico Madrid rejected

Barca were unhappy with an alleged handball by Atletico's Marc Pubill in quarterfinal first leg but UEFA rejects appeal.

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Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?

A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.

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IPL switch leads to two-year PSL ban for Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani

Muzarabani ‌had agreed to join Islamabad United but switch to India's Kolkata Knight Riders led to Pakistan cricket ban.

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Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA

The IEA's oil 'demand destruction' report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.

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Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics

Swiss Ice Hockey is to host the World Championships in May but faces questions over coach's false Olympic paperwork.

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Union ‌Berlin denounces sexist abuse aimed at female manager Marie-Lou Eta

Eta's role as the first female manager of a men's team was followed by derogatory ​and sexist comments on social media.

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What we know about US-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon

Officials from Lebanon and Israel are meeting in the US for talks on Tuesday.

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Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah's rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.

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Iran slams YouTube ban on pro-Iranian group’s Lego-style AI videos

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the move aims to 'suppress the truth about their illegal war on Iran'.

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Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.

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Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran War

Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. And, Trump is feuding with Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime for opposing the war.

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Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years

An official briefed on Israel's strategy for the talks described Tuesday's meeting as "preparatory" and aimed at laying out a framework for future negotiations.

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Maradona’s childhood home becomes soup kitchen for those in need

Neighbours gather at Maradona's birthplace for meals, keeping compassion alive in the Buenos Aires suburb of Fiorito.

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Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade

China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.

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World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO

Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.

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